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Posted: 07-Mar-23
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Type: Full Time
Salary: Negotiable
Preferred Education:
Doctorate
BACKGROUND
Mount Paran Christian School (MPCS) seeks a Head of Lower School who is a dynamic, Christ-centered, knowledgeable academic leader with a growth mindset. This position provides a talented servant-leader with the remarkable opportunity to join with committed Christian leaders to impact the world for Christ.
Founded in 1976, and as evidenced by its current accreditations, MPCS has earned the reputation as a leader among independent Christian Schools in the metro Atlanta area. Reporting to the Head of School, the Head of Lower School will be a relational, hands-on, spiritual and academic leader, advocating for students and staff while promoting parental involvement and encouraging community responsibility. The Head of Lower School must communicate effectively, delegate responsibly, track and report student achievement accurately, and develop meaningful curriculum and programs successfully.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a member of both the Academic and Executive Councils, the Head of Lower School will serve in cooperation with the leadership team on policies, procedures, and topics that affect the members of MPCS at large. This leader will represent the lower school within the broader school community, endorsing best practices to ensure seamless transitions between all school divisions. The Lower School Head will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of how lower school students learn and their unique spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and academic needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
MPCS seeks in its next Head of Lower School as a vibrant and impressive individual who is professional, approachable, and compassionate, with exceptional listening as well as oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will be a proven administrator who emanates a Christ-like spirit, resolve, sense of humor, and personal warmth. The candidate must have the organizational and interpersonal skills necessary for working with involved parents, highly qualified faculty, and a diverse population of learners.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Devotedly implement the MPCS mission
• Oversee and lead the daily operation of the lower school
• Manage the budget for the lower school
• Conduct faculty meetings and assist in planning and leading professional development with the Academic Council
• Manage the hiring, evaluation, and assessment process for all lower school personnel
• Engage in the admission process by leading tours, interviewing prospective students and families, and attending community events
• Work with the development office to support initiatives
• Create long-lasting, deep relationships with all students, parents, and faculty and staff
• Perform other duties as required by the Head of School
LEADERSHIP
• A passionate Christ-follower who is eager to pray for and with students, faculty, and parents
• A servant-leader who leads by example in his/her service to others
• A professional who can oversee various projects simultaneously and remain thoughtful about complex topics
• A collaborator who propels others to bring about desired results
• A leader who is innovative and open to change
EXPERIENCE
• Previous lower school administrative leadership and/or classroom teaching experience preferred
• A master’s degree in educational leadership or a related field is required; advanced degrees are preferred
• A confident and charismatic public speaker
• Experienced mentor of faculty and staff
• An irreproachable history of working with a spectrum of constituents, including parents, students, faculty, staff, and donors
SKILLS
• Intellectual acumen and open-minded approach to educational modalities
• The ability to interact comfortably with a diverse group of people
• Technologically savvy
• An expert on adolescent development and the nature of a lower school student
• A forward-thinking team player who keeps the entire school’s best interest in mind
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must lift and/or move 25 pounds, and may assist, move, or restrain students with greater weight when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, lift, carry, move about, hear, and speak.
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